Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Living in Joy
- (4:47) What does it mean to possess Joy in the presence of God?
- How is joy more than a feeling?
- (13:21) John - The challenges of living with Joy from people living with trauma and psychiatric conditions. Interested in getting feedback on joy is not a feeling and people can find a sense of peace and joy if they are survivors of pretty bad stuff.
(21:16) Break 1
- Maria - Living in Joy is living in the presence of Jesus even if you're going through suffering. If he's first, even if you're not showing joy and there's joy in your heart which is the joy of Christ. Everything is higher with Jesus.
- (29:05) how do you find joy in hard times in life?
- (33:27) Heidi - A priest once told me that joy stands for J is for Jesus, O is for others and Y is for yourself. Serving others and not being selfish. Recipe for joy. Helped me from being selfish.
(37:00) Break 2
- Grant - In years past, I struggled with depression. I had the conscious knowledge and knew what was good, but felt I was lacking joy. I'm in a better place now, but at the time it was quite difficult.
- (44:53) Regina - How does joy relate to Our Lady of Sorrows?
- How does Joy help us evangelize?
